Despite Equestria being full of diverse, cutie-cute, plump, pastel ponies, Equestria can be rather prejudice to other races. (ex all of the jokes at mule's expense, Chancellor Neighsay.) It's a problem that Rumple constantly faces. Many ponies believe that "Cats are pets." and he's automatically beneath them because of that opinion. It's tough being the only Abyssinian in Equestria. Fortunately, he has a tough Mama who will defend him until the very end. Miss Remains is fiercely protective of him and has cursed many ponies because of it. NO PONY HURTS RUMPLE, and if they do there is Hell worse than the bowels of Tartarus coming for them.
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A screenshot edit I had to do. Miss Remains defending her precious son, Rumple. Some assface unfortunate pony made him cry.